Do you want your child to learn about the different cultures in the world, besides just in the United States? Author Carole P. Roman created a series of books for just such a purpose. Her latest is on Australia.The book takes a quick 20-ish page look at the country. It shows where they're on the globe, what the state capital is, and how they say different words. It talks about the sports they play, the food they eat, and even a little bit about the country's history. All with great illustrations and clear text.

#SummerFun - The Harlem Globetrotters would like to invite you to their Summer Skills Clinics Twitter Party - this Wednesday May 28th, 12pm-1pm PDT! CLICK HERE TO RSVP and be eligible for GREAT prizes

Join Globetrotter Stars for an hour of fun, prizes and more to chat about the Globetrotters Summer Skills Clinics, Life as a Globetrotter and More! Win Harlem Globetrotters Game Tickets, FREE Registration to Summer Skills Clinics and meet Globetrotter Stars!

Do you like getting local artisan wares when you travel? Here's a chance to do it from the convenience of your computer. Find wares from all over the world and order directly from the producer. Grab a chance for a $50 gift card to GlobeIn when you enter below.

At GlobeIn, shoppers discover wonderful one-of-a-kind wares and hear the stories of the artisans first hand. With each click, they become armchair travelers and share in another culture. With each purchase, they support not just an artisan, but their craft and their communities as well. It is unique experience that brings shoppers and artisans around the world together through the appreciation of their art to the education and appreciation of their culture.
With GlobeIn you can choose to purchase individual pieces or sign up for their monthly artisan subscription box. You pick the category - Jewelry, Decor, or Home Accessories. Each box contains three speciality handcrafted items including the information about the artists that made them - all for less than purchasing the items individually.

Friday, May 23, 2014

Have you ever wanted to be in a Star Wars movie? Here's your chance to be in Star Wars VII. Just donate $10 to Unicef via http://www.omaze.com/starwars and help support director J.J. Abrams charity creation.

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Have you grabbed the TWIX Bites coupon yet? Here's a chance to pickup a coupon for bite-sized TWIX, Milky Way, or Three Musketeers. Save even more when you share the offer. $1 and $3 off if you share (based on bag size), or 50¢ and $2 if you don't.The same brands you love are now in bite-size pieces. You’re probably wondering why we didn't think of this sooner! Enjoy TWIX® Bites today. These little unwrapped morsels are perfect in any recipe or for snacking on-the-go. Save big on Bites at Walmart by sharing this coupon. #EatMoreBites #CollectiveBias

Welcome to the next giveaway, this time for a trial subscription for a kid's educational box, or two months of them actually. We also have discount codes if you want to try on your own. Giveaway is US only and runs through 6/5. Good luck.

Ivy Kids is a new monthly fun-filled educational children's subscription boxes created by teachers to encourage curiosity, problem solving, skill building, and creativity!

Most subscription services have a bit of a feminine spin on them. This giveaway is a gamer and geek service from Loot Crate. Check 'em out and enter if you like and are from the US or Canada. Giveaway runs through 6/10.

Here you can enter to win a 1 month subscription the great Gamer & Geek subscription service - Loot Crate. When you subscribe Loot Crate will send you a package of items that they have chosen around a particular theme each and every month. Loot Crate also provides you with information about the surprises you have received that month, allowing you to discover more about your items and the companies that helped bring them to you. To find out more visit Loot Crate

We took a break from the Subscription Spring giveaways, but they're back. Here's a British subscription company offering US and Canadians a chance for a 3 month subscription. Giveaway runs through 6/10. Good luck.

Here you can enter to win a 3 month subscription to wonderful British subscription company Not Another Bill. When you subscribe, Not Another Bill will send you a package of curated items, developed in collaboration with an established or up and coming artist, every month. Not Another Bill also provides you with information about the collaboration you have received that month, allowing you to discover more about your items and the companies that helped bring them to you.

Are you a fan of the discount offerings from Restaurant.com? Our latest giveaway hop has everyone offering prizes of $25 or more, ours being a $50 gift card for Restaurant.com. Stop by and visit everyone to see what they're offering, too.

No need to count sheep when you lay your head down on this pillowcase! Bebe Bella Designs Standard Pillowcase envelopes your pillow with our signature soft minky chenille. Sized to fit most standard pillows, this pillowcase is a must have for ultimate comfort and relaxation.

Cash giveaways are always a favorite here so we'll be hosting another one end of month. If you're a blogger, you can sign up to help promote and pickup a free link, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter. Sign ups end on the 27th or 28th depending upon where you read. I'm checking on that one...

Here we go with another Petbrosia pet food giveaway. Yes, this one is for either a dog or a cat. Customize the food just right for them after you win. Giveaway runs through 5/30 and is open to continental US residents only. Good luck.

Petbrosia determines the right Petbrosia diet for your dog or cat based on their breed, age, weight, food allergies, activity level, and other needs you feel should be brought to our attention. We use only the highest quality, all-natural ingredients, grown and raised by farmers across America. No corn, No wheat, No soy, and No by-products.

Never touch your toes to the cold floor again any time of year with a pair of luxuriously comfortable memory foam slippers from Nature's Sleep. These slippers aren't just warm, they are soft, durable and practical indoors and out. Lucero from We Are Earthformed had the unique opportunity to review a pair of pretty pink Nature's Sleep Slipper's (see what she has to say here). Now you have the opportunity to win a pair of your own.

Do you prefer corded or cordless vacuums? If you're a corded fan, perhaps if you win you'll change your mind. We're open to continental US only here and you have until June 5th to enter to win. Good luck.

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What is your least favorite chore during cleaning? For many people, it's vacuuming. Nothing is worse than lugging around a heavy vacuum and dealing with messy bags that make cleaning even more difficult. Wouldn't it be great if there was a fairly inexpensive, lightweight vacuum on the market that does everything you want without the mess? Well, its time to put that heavy vacuum aside, since we are about to make your dream come true with the GTech AirRam Vacuum. This lightweight, cordless, and bagless vacuum is light enough for just about anyone to pick up one handed, and has a is great at picking up dirt, dust, pethair, and even common allergens. To make emptying even easier, it compresses vacuuming debris into tidy bales, making cleaning up quick and simple. Best of all, it can hold up to a 40 minute charge on a single battery, letting you take care of all of your cleaning without wasting power or stopping for a charge!
While the GTech AirRam may just be making its way to the US, it is the fastest growing vacuum brand in the United Kingdom. People all over the world are falling in love with this vacuum since it is lightweight, and easy enough to maneuver to allow you to vacuum almost any surface, even under furniture or on stairs! To learn more about this awesome vacuum, make sure to watch this awesome video by Brookstone and read Budget Earth's GTech AirRam Review!

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Pet giveaways have been doing well here so I signed up for another, and you can sign up, too, to help promote. If you are a Moon Group member, the cost to sign on is $1 for the first link, unless you are a senior member, then it is free. Want to win? Come back 6/27 to try to win.

Here's a nice Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor up for grabs. Check out the giveaway that runs through June 21st. We're even open to US and Canada residents. Enter soon and enter often for best odds.

We have a giveaway coming up with 3 winners, each getting two pairs of sunglasses and some other goodies. Sign on for a free link if you are a member of the MOON group, which is free to join. The event starts 6/11 and signups close down 6/8.

At Dish Dish, they offer a place where you can put all your favorite recipes from every place they've stacked up and into an online cookbook where you can add photos, notes, sources, comments, videos, and even create shopping lists and menus. You can easily share these recipes with friends or family through Facebook, email, Twitter, Google, Pinterest and more and save all your favorites in one place - online and convenient.

Bring on the summer holidays. Here's a chance to win a $50 gift card to Walmart for all your summertime needs. Brought to you by the folks at GiftCardRescue.com. Open to continental US only. You have until 6/14/14 to enter to win.

Holiday Contest and Sweeps is honored to have the opportunity to bring you another great giveaway from GiftCardRescue.com. If you have gift cards laying around or in your wallet that you never use and still has monetary value on them, then turn them into cash or trade them in for a gift card that you will actually use at over 350 merchants to choose from.

Sometimes I don't get the naming of some giveaways. This is one of those times. It seems a little early to be having a 4th of July giveaway, especially since it ends the second week of June. I guess with such an early ending date, that would allow the winners to get their prizes. Did I say winners? Yes, there will be three winners here with some interesting prize packs. Check them out and enter before 6/10. Continental US only.

Holiday Contest and Sweeps is proud to be able to bring you another 4th of JulyGiveaway. As you gather with your friends and family to celebrate our nationsbirthday, this giveaway will provide three lucky winners a Patriotic prize packageto remember. With the generosity of a group of amazing sponsors, we hope you havea very safe and enjoyable holiday!

Monday, May 19, 2014

We haven't had a Maggie Bags giveaway in at least two months so I thought I'd help out with this one. It certainly isn't a Coach bag, but for $85 looks interesting. You have through 6/2 to enter to win. It is Continental US only.

On this 40th anniversary of the Rubik's Cube, we have a review and giveaway for some games/toys from Winning Moves, where you can pickup your own cubes, up to 5x5 in size, or just with a hole in the middle, called Rubik's Void Puzzle.

Are you a fan of classic games? Here's a chance to win some of your old favorites for the next generation of fans. After receiving the above collection of games for review, my son has become the biggest fan of Trouble, we're still trying to get the hang of Aggravation, and I've become found again of Rubik's Cube, this time, their Void variety, with a hole in the middle of each side.

Yes, we have a giveaway here. For some bracelets from a company that has a social conscious. Check out the bracelets and the company they come from. The giveaway is open worldwide so everyone can enter by 6/1 for their chance to win.

Established in 2011, Good Work(s) Make a Difference® has been determined to deliver the most fashion-forward, uplifting, and inspirational bracelets and accessories. They contribute 25% of net proceeds to charitable organizations in order to make a meaningful impact in their neighbor’s communities and lives.

We have a bounce house giveaway coming up here where the bounce house isn't from Blast Zone. If you're interested in joining in, you'll get a free Twitter or Facebook link. When you sign up, please tell them Java John Z's sent you. Thanks.

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Have you signed up for our ‪#‎ReedsJewelers‬ Twitter Party yet? You only have a short time to sign up to participate. Over $300 in Jewelry will be awarded that day. Hurry over and sign up to participate.

We've had a run on blogger opportunities with announcement posts. Here's an event that is starting in August with $1,000 in prizes, all in the form of Visa gift cards. Sign up now and please tell them Java John Z's sent you. They have some great rewards for bloggers who sign up.

I was recently given the opportunity to review the Jake & Miller's Big Adventure book by Bernie Carr from Ulysses Press. I ran across the title in their catalog and I thought it would be a great opportunity for our seven year old to better understand why mommy and daddy take out the lanterns during a big storm, and, more so, why we have them in the first place. The book is subtitled A Prepper's Book for Kids and is rated for an audience of 4+.

Are you (or your daughter) a fan of Angelina Ballerina? Her next release is coming straight out to Digital HD and Video on Demand on June 3rd, 2014.

Angelina and her friends love to sing, dance and have fun! Whether it's forming a cheerleading team, helping Angelina to get over a nasty case of the hiccups or discovering that it's much more fun to be original than to follow the crowd, these mouselings are growing up together and loving every minute of it!

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Here's a giveaway prize I wouldn't mind winning, though I don't quite know what I'd do with a screen size that large. The football they're talking about here is soccer in the states and the prize is a W1070 Home Video Projector from BenQ. You have til 6/20 to enter.